Coconut Meringue Pie time! I am a fan of coconut desserts for any occasion.
This pie has always been a go to pie of mine for many years, it’s a dessert that reminds me of comfort food. So now that I am in the kitchen a lot and have a sweet tooth, I make pies, lol.
I have always been a coconut lover, whether i’s in milk, smoothies, chunks, toasted, sweetened or unsweetened, etc. I also serve this pie year round. What can I say? Lol, sometimes you bake what you like, and our family really loves it. So, I would like to share this recipe in my little internet space with you. So here you go, how to make easy and delicious coconut meringue pie!
Coconut Meringue Pie Recipe
Coconut Meringue Pie
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3 egg yolks lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 9 inch pastry shell
Meringue
- 3 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Topping
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Then stir in milk until smooth. Stir and cook over MED-HIGH heat until pie filling thickens and is bubbly. Then, reduce heat to MED and cook three minutes longer.
- Remove from heat. In a seperate bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Take one spoon full of pie filling and mix and combine into beaten eggs. Then, return all into saucepan and bring to GENTILE boil, stirring constantly, about three minutes longer. Finally, remove from heat one last time and stir in flaked coconut, butter and vanilla.
- Pour the hot filling into the pie crust.
Meringue
- In a mixing bowl, beat the three egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat all until sugar is dissolved.
- Spread meringue over hot pie filling, making sure to seal the edges of the crust. Sprinkle it with flaked coconut.
Baking
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until meringue is golden in color. Cool on a wire rack for one hour and then refrigerate for two hours.
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*Side Note: This pie always brings back memories being little and asking for permission to have a slice at Luby’s Cafeteria. Did you have a Luby’s (or Furr’s) that you ate at when you were a kid? That pie was totally my inspiration for this recipe! Lol!
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This dish is going to kill my diet…would try it one day
This looks so good! I’m not much of a baker, but I think I’ll give this one a try! Your pictures are very helpful too! Thanks for sharing!
This looks yummy! I’ve always been intimidated by meringue pie. I think I’ve made it once. Maybe it’s time to try again with this one.
A little heat and a little chill make for a yummy pie! I do like coconut in little bursts so this sounds tasty 🙂
This looks so delicious 💕
It looks delicious and Ive been craving coconut!
I am a huge fan of coconut. Yummy!
This looks so yummy!
OHHH. This is one of my dad’s faves. I’m sure it meets his standards! Thanks for the share, it looks AMAZING!
My family loves pie. I’m going to have to try this recipe.
Oh I love coconut! This looks delicious. I’m going to try it and share it with my friend.
#yumyumgimmesome
Just loved!!!!
Author
Awesome! 😁🥥🥧
Yummy! Looks great and super easy to make. Will give this a try. Your pics are making me salivate! Lol
This look wonderful..wish I wasn’t allergic to coconut!
This looks really tasty! I’ve always wanted to try to make this recipe. I will have to add this one to my list.
I love coconut in both spicy and sweet dishes and this looks so yummy!
Author
Ooo coconut in spicy sounds delicious! 🥰🤗
Wow! This looks delicious. I love coconut!
I made it and it was one of the easiest coconut cream pies I have ever made! Loved it! I had all ingredients to make tonight for my husband. He loved it also. Thanks. I will make it again
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Awesome! I’m so happy you made it. It’s one of my husband’s favorites too. 👍🏻👍🏻
This pie turned out delicious according to my family. I don’t eat coconut but my in-laws requested coconut meringue pie so I tried this. Followed The recipe exactly. It was very easy to put together and I’m glad I chose it. Everyone loved it and had more than one piece. Thank you for sharing.
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I am so happy to hear that! It happens the same way when I make it. I appreciate your comment so much and happy baking! 😊